Dealing With Depression In Teenagers
Being a teenager can be tough. There are changes taking place in your body and brain that can affect how you learn, think, and behave. And if you are facing tough or stressful situations, it is normal to have emotional ups and downs. But if you have been overwhelmingly sad for a long time (a few weeks to months) and you’re not able to concentrate or do the things you usually enjoy; you may want to talk to a trusted adult about depression. Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. What Is Depression Depression (major depressive disorder) is a medical illness that can interfere with your ability to handle your daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or managing your school work. Depression is common but that doesn’t mean…
Reject Domestic Violence In All Its Forms
Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical aggression or assault (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, slapping, throwing objects, beating up, etc.), or threats…
Upholding Technology with Conscious Intelligent
Taiwan has a large number of successful women in almost every sphere of life, in technology, business, agriculture, governance, education and much more, with…
A Diamond in Nepal
By Miracle Nwankwo After Nepal faced a disastrous earthquake that claimed the lives of nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly 22,000, the country suffered…
Women Can Now Teach Boys in Saudi Arabia
As the school year begins again and children return to their classrooms after a months-long summer break, there’s been a momentous change for female…
Female Calgary Immigrants And Refugees Find A Safe Haven
Home will help women and children escape family violence and poverty Aneela Azeem, president of the Canadian Pakistani Support Group, says the project has…
Sudan’s Women Seek Rightful Place in Post-Uprising Transition
They were on the front lines and in the negotiating rooms that brought down military rule but Sudan’s women have yet to take their…
On the Marble
“The seeds of success in every nation on Earth are best planted in women and children.” Joyce Banda (Past President, Malawi)
Embracing Your Inner Beauty
“Beauty is the illumination of your soul.” John O’Donohue “Outer beauty attracts but inner beauty captivates.” Kate Angell “Outer beauty is a gift; Inner…
The Taiwanese Charity Angel
Perpetual hunger and starvation will never cease in the world until people realise that love is meant to be dispersed. This reality is yet…
How Best to Eat Your Choice Fruits
By: Yomi Henry-eyo There is a health fad going round telling people when it is best to eat fruits. One myth says: You will…
Delhi Cabinet Okays Free Ride to Women in Buses
In a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of Delhi, a decision that approves the scheme of providing free bus ride…
